Medziodborové perspektívy moderných dejín Séria

Set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century New York, this account explores the significant transformations in hospital care during a pivotal era. It delves into the challenges and advancements in medical practices, highlighting the social and cultural factors that influenced healthcare. First published in 1982, the narrative offers a detailed examination of the evolution of hospitals and their impact on patient care and the community.

The book explores the transformative impact of the slavery debate on the urban West, highlighting how conflicts surrounding this issue reshaped cities and communities. It delves into the social, political, and economic changes that arose from these tensions, illustrating the complex interplay between regional identities and the national discourse on slavery. Through detailed analysis, it reveals how these conflicts not only influenced local dynamics but also contributed to the broader historical narrative of the United States.

The book explores the evolution of American hospitals, detailing their shift from community-based charitable institutions to a complex bureaucratic system by the end of the Progressive era. It delves into the historical factors and societal changes that contributed to this transformation, providing insights into the impact on healthcare delivery and community relations. Through this examination, the work sheds light on the broader implications for American society and the healthcare landscape.

Servants in husbandry were unmarried farm workers hired on annual contracts. The institution of service distinguished them in many ways from their chief competitors, day-labourers. Servants were employed on an annual basis; they formed part of their employers' households; they were generally young and unmarried. Service was extremely common - most rural youths in early modern England became servants to farmers, and they composed as much as half of the full-time hired labour force in agriculture. Professor Kussmaul has marshalled information from sources as diverse as marriage registers, militia lists, parish censuses, settlement examinations, account books, records of Quarter Sessions, and the autobiographies of servants and masters, in producing this book which explores this important institution and to consider its wide historiographical implications.